The Night-Mea is back for what may possibly be her last boxing bout in Aotearoa. Mea Motu will step into the ring tonight at ABA Stadium in Auckland tonight where she has gone up two weight classes for the non title bout. Sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks to Lisa Owen.

Mea Motu fired up ahead of next boxing outing

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Mea Motu fired up ahead of next boxing outing

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